Concussion Treatment in Winter Garden
Specialized concussion care at Atlas Injury to Health Winter Garden.
Start concussion recovery in Winter Garden
At our Winter Garden clinic on N Dillard St, Dr. Michael St. Louis leads concussion recovery care that goes beyond rest and waiting. Using Atlas Orthogonal upper cervical correction, he addresses the subtle misalignments of the upper neck that commonly occur during head impacts and can delay neurological healing when left untreated.
Winter Garden patients benefit from a structured approach that pairs precise cervical correction with neurological rehabilitation, helping the brain and brainstem communicate more effectively during recovery. If you or a loved one is struggling with post-concussion symptoms, our Winter Garden team is ready to support your path back to full health.
Frequently Asked Questions
My child plays travel soccer or lacrosse — should we come in even if the last hit "seemed minor"?
Yes. Winter Garden's youth travel sports culture means our clinical team regularly sees young athletes whose symptoms surface days after a seemingly minor collision. Dr. Michael St. Louis's pediatric experience allows him to assess subtle signs parents and coaches might miss, so your family can explore your options before a return to play creates further risk.
Does Atlas Injury to Health work with athletes beyond youth sports?
Our connection to Coach Tom Shaw Performance and professional-level athletes shapes how we approach concussion recovery here in Winter Garden. That exposure to elite training and return-to-play standards informs the same advanced diagnostics and rehabilitation protocols we use with local student-athletes and weekend competitors alike.
How soon can my son or daughter get back to practice after a concussion?
There's no fixed timeline, since every brain recovers differently, but our Winter Garden clinic's familiarity with travel sports schedules means Dr. St. Louis understands the pressure families feel around tournaments and season play. We focus on restoring function safely, coordinating care around your athlete's commitments without rushing recovery.
Can concussion care here help prevent future injuries, not just treat the last one?
Prevention is central to our Winter Garden approach. For young athletes and busy professionals alike, our clinical team looks beyond the current injury to assess cervical stability and neurological function, giving families and performance-focused patients a clearer picture of risk factors before the next impact occurs.
How We Treat Concussion
Our concussion protocol goes beyond rest and medication — we address the cervical and neurological components that determine how completely and quickly you recover.
The cornerstone of our approach is Atlas Orthogonal precision correction of the cervical vertebrae displaced during the concussion-causing event. When vertebral alignment is restored, nerve communication normalizes, blood flow improves, and the brain's healing environment is optimized.
We complement this with:
- Cervical spinal decompression to relieve disc and nerve pressure from the initial impact
- Guided rest protocol with graduated return to mental and physical activity
- Neurological monitoring to track recovery milestones and adjust care accordingly
- Custom therapeutic exercises introduced at appropriate recovery stages
More than 80% of concussion patients recover within three weeks with correct treatment management. The key is early, expert intervention that addresses the full scope of injury — not just the brain, but the cervical spine that supports it.
Symptoms
- Headache and pressure in the head
- Confusion and difficulty concentrating
- Nausea or vomiting
- Double or blurry vision
- Balance problems and dizziness
- Temporary loss of consciousness
- Drowsiness and fatigue
- Sleep pattern changes
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Irritability, nervousness, or anxiety
- Feeling "foggy" or "not right"
- Memory problems